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Academic Advisor

Employer
University of Oregon
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 4, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Academic Advisor

Job no: 527717
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional

Department: Services for Student Athletes
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2020-2021
FTE: 1.0
Number of Openings: 2

Internal Only

Application Review Begins
August 17, 2021; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a resume and cover letter with your online application.

Department Summary
Services for Student-Athletes provides comprehensive academic support to more than 500 student-athletes attending the University of Oregon. The department is open 7 days a week providing services such as class scheduling and advising, advanced learning assistance for underprepared and disabled learners, tutor appointments, a Math and Science lab, quiet study tables and computer labs with Internet, and printing and scanning services.

Position Summary
Academic Advisors provide comprehensive information, advising, support, and referrals to student-athletes. The individual in this position contributes to the program's objectives by providing guidance that leads students to make informed and reasonable decisions in setting goals, selecting courses, studying effectively, selecting majors, exploring careers, preparing for graduate school, and engaging in campus life. Advisors work in partnership with teaching faculty and administration, consulting on advising issues that relate to student-athletes. Academic Advisors also support the recruiting of future student-athletes.

Academic Advisors work to create meaningful partnerships with students, empowering them to identify and actively pursue their goals, while also helping to navigate the unique experience of a student-athlete. Additionally, advisors develop, plan, and coordinate proactive outreach and programming to support the needs of students including supporting student-athlete retention and progress to graduations. Advisors will monitor and track all records, developing reports on student status during and at the end of each quarter.

Advisors must exhibit professionalism and collegiality in a team environment, and the ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and professional atmosphere in the office. This person must exhibit cultural agility, with the ability and commitment to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Academic Advisors report to the Director of Academic Support

This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of experience in advising, counseling, teaching or related fields

    Professional Competencies
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of educational and social developmental needs of student-athletes
  • Demonstrate ability to motivate academically under-prepared students
  • General knowledge of the organizational structure and operational procedures in institutions of higher education
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with university teaching faculty and administrators
  • Strong written, oral communication and computer skills

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion to effect meaningful change and promote student success

    FLSA Exempt: Yes

    All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

    In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.



    To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527717/academic-advisor

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